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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the unaudited
condensed consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 1997 and the unaudited
condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended October
31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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